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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.60, 2,905.72 and 1,221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.60, 2,905.72 and 1,221.68 is: 1,685.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.60 : 2,905.72 = 1,221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.60/2,905.72 = 1,221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.60x = 2,905.72 × 1,221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.60x = 3,549,860.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,860.01/2,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.91

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